IntelTrends 12-MAR-2010

Since ethnic ceasefire groups had rejected the Napyitaw’s latest deadline, the junta military has contined deploying more forces, food supplies and weapons to the ceasefire areas in Shan State North, especially targeting to the United Wa State Army (UWSA) controlled areas.

Gen. Douglas Fraser, chief of the U.S. military Southern Command, has confirmed Venezuela’s insistence on not aiding regional rebel groups, rejecting Spain’s accusations against the Hugo Chávez Administration.